EXCLUSIVE Bob Yari's Magenta Light Studios has acquired theatrical rights to the family adventure film in several countries. «Flavia» starring Molly Bell Wright, Martin Freeman, Jonathan Pryce and Toby Jones.
Magenta will release the British film in US cinemas on December 4, 2026, and has also acquired rights to Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland and China.
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A film directed by Bharat Nalluri (« Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day »" is based on Alan Bradley's Flavia de Luce series of detective novels. The Sky original premiered in the UK in early April.
The synopsis reads: "Amateur detective. Master poisoner. Eleven years old. When Flavia discovers a corpse in her family's decaying British estate and her father is accused of murder, she plunges into her own daring and fearless investigation, uncovering long-held family secrets and confronting the real killer. A little genius can make a big difference.".
The film was produced by Robert Mickelson, Paula Mazur, Mitchell Kaplan, and Chris Curling through The Mazur Kaplan Company, Mystic Point Productions, and Zephyr Films, respectively. It was developed and co-financed by Telefilm Canada and Sky. The screenplay was written by Susan Coyne (the film's screenwriter). «Daisy Jones and the Six »).
« Flavia "This is the kind of detective adventure that should be experienced together with the audience, full of intrigue, humor, surprises, and heart. American moviegoers will discover the unforgettable young heroine Flavia de Luce, brilliantly brought to life by Molly Bell Wright. I'm thrilled that audiences across the U.S. will be able to enjoy this film together on the big screen later this year," said Nalluri.
«"From the moment we saw «Flavius» , "We knew this was a film audiences would want to see in theaters. It's rare to find a family detective with such intelligence, charm, and broad commercial appeal. Alan Bradley created a beloved character in Flavia de Luce, and Bharat Nalluri's adaptation delivers a fresh cinematic experience that we're proud to bring to American audiences," commented Bob Yari, CEO of Magenta Light Studios.
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